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Division of Science Resource Statistics Science and Engineering Doctorates Awarded to Women, by Field of Study: 2002
Field of Study Doctorates Awarded to Women: 2002
Number Percent
Science and engineering, total 9,152 37.3
   Biological/agricultural sciences 2,817 42.9
   Earth, atmospheric, and ocean sciences 241 30.9
   Engineering 887 17.5
   Mathematical/computer sciences 432 25.0
   Physical sciences 861 26.8
   Psychology 2,135 66.7
   Social sciences 1,779 44.5
Source: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics
Science and Engineering Doctorate Awards: 2002 (NSF 04-303), Table 2. Doctorates awarded to women, by field of study and year of doctorate: 1993-2002